• In just a few hours, the greatest female middle-distance runner of all time will step onto the track at Stade Sébastien Charléty, facing a barrier long deemed insurmountable for women: the four-minute mile.

As the world eagerly anticipates the June 26, 2025 race in Paris, a question looms large in the minds of sports enthusiasts: Can Faith Kipyegon become the first woman in history to break the four-minute mile?

In just a few hours, the greatest female middle-distance runner of all time will step onto the track at Stade Sébastien Charléty, facing a barrier long deemed insurmountable for women: the four-minute mile.

To achieve this monumental feat, Kipyegon must maintain a pace exceeding anything a woman has ever accomplished. This challenge demands not only peak physical conditioning but also an extraordinary level of mental fortitude. This is where the true "race against Faith" comes into play.

For months, Kipyegon has been meticulously preparing at her high-altitude training camp in Kaptagat, Kenya, under the guidance of her esteemed coach, Patrick Sang.

Her training regimen, described as rigorous, includes intense morning runs and focused strength and conditioning sessions. However, in the lead-up to this historic attempt, Kipyegon emphasizes that the most significant adjustments have been psychological.

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Prominent figures in Kenya have rallied behind her, celebrating her past victories while offering encouragement for this evening's race.

“I’m glad to be in Paris in solidarity with Faith Kipyegon ahead of her history-making attempt to break the 4-minute barrier in the 1-mile run. Let’s wish Faith all the best tonight at 8 PM EAT!” — @HonOscarSudi

 “She has won three Olympic 1500m titles, four world championships golds, and holds the world record in the 100m and the mile.” — @athletics_kenya

As the clock ticks down to race time, the world watches, holding its breath in anticipation. Will Faith Kipyegon etch her name in history by breaking the four-minute mile barrier? Only time will tell.